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November 18, 2017
Don’t shop when you are hungry. That’s when sugary junk foods pounce!
You’ve likely been there. At the supermarket, it is the end of the day and you are hungry. Inevitably, you reach for that little something sugary and junky to tuck into, just to get you home. According to recent research out of Johns Hopkins University, if faced with sugary or junky snacks when hungry we … Continued
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November 15, 2017
Sugary drinks and your metabolic health: a review
There is a strong correlation between too much sugary drink and weight gain. Now, according to a new review, knocking back as little as two sugary drinks per week may be enough to increase the risk for a myriad of health problems. Yikes. The review, published in Journal of the Endocrine Society, looked at 36 … Continued
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November 12, 2017
What are sugar alcohols?
There are various sweeteners on the market, some added sugars, some artificial sweeteners, some naturally sweetened with spices or whole fruit. But what about sugar alcohols? What are they, and are they something to watch out for? What are sugar alcohols? Also known as sugar replacers or polyols, sugar alcohols are a combination of sugar … Continued
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November 9, 2017
Reduce sugar content in soft drinks, and save lives
A study out of Australia has recently found 155,000 premature deaths could be avoided by simply reducing the amount of added sugars in sugary drinks.1 It could also contribute to a greater number of years living a healthier and better quality of life, and would save the health care system a truckload. Excellent! The study … Continued
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November 4, 2017
‘No added sugar’ claims not as sugar-free as they seem
You see food or drink and the packaging states ‘no added sugar’ or ‘low sugar’. Great! This means it’s healthy, right? Perhaps not, according to research out of Canada. Looking at 3,048 products, including dairy and non-dairy beverages, yoghurts, cereals, fruit drinks, salad dressings, and condiments such as fruit preserves and syrups, researchers identified 635 … Continued
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October 28, 2017
Energy drinks can hurt our kids
We’ve discussed energy drinks before, and how our kids really shouldn’t touch them. But as deaths occur with overconsumption and the industry continues to push advertising and promotion of these beverages, including at community events and with endorsement by athletes, it is more important than ever to understand and educate kids and teens that this … Continued
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October 25, 2017
YMCA dumps sugary drinks!
In early 2017, Monash University, Deakin University, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute and YMCA Victoria published a study revealing a majority of what kids purchased to eat and drink from swimming pools and recreation centre cafes and kiosks was junk. In excellent news, YMCA Victoria has officially stopped selling sugar-sweetened beverages at 38 of their … Continued
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October 18, 2017
The impact of different sugars on the liver
Few of us truly understand the magnificent work our liver undertakes day in and day out. It detoxifies, metabolises and produces compounds necessary to keep us alive. However, when the liver is fatty, these functions are compromised leading to all kinds of health complications. Historically, fatty liver disease was a result of too much boozing. … Continued
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October 11, 2017
Kids with type 2 diabetes is rising. But dietary changes can help
Data from the huge SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth study – that includes more than a whopping 20,000 participants – reports the incidence of type 2 diabetes is increasing in our children.1 We are talking a 7% rise annually between 2002 and 2012. Until recently, type 2 diabetes was referred to as ‘adult-onset’. Now, kids … Continued
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October 7, 2017
Lifestyle tips to curb sugar cravings
Keeping the sugar cravings at bay isn’t only about what you eat (or don’t eat!). By also addressing certain lifestyle factors you may find energy and mood are boosted and ease the need to lean on the sweet stuff. Here are a few things to consider. Sleep We are living in an era where getting by … Continued
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October 4, 2017
Artificial sweeteners may affect blood sugar
We have been directed in the past to opt for the diet drinks or use artificial sweeteners when wanting (or needing) to replace added sugars and manage blood glucose levels. But emerging research indicates that artificial sweeteners may not be helping keep blood sugar under control, via impacts to our glucose absorption mechanism and gut hormones.1 Not … Continued
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September 30, 2017
Weight loss from one less sugary drink a week
Looking for a simple way to kick-start long-term, sustainable weight loss? Turn your attention toward your sugary drink. A new study has revealed there is a close correlation between how much soft drink one consumes and propensity to put on the pounds. Excess added sugar consumption leading to weight gain is not new news. How readily … Continued
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